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It’s great to be able to share information about our division, as well as the exciting projects that are taking place across our city. The North Queensland Stadium construction is well underway, with the majority of trade packages currently awarded to local businesses and subcontractors.

We’re focused on securing jobs for our residents, and this year in a deal struck with Adani, we’ve invested our savings to ensure hundreds of jobs for locals, as well as a $90

million boost in annual economic activity, over 30 years.

Cyclone season is now upon us, and council is investigating ways in which our local experts, in conjunction with management groups and stakeholders, can exert greater influence on how these events are planned for and managed. Let’s all have a safe summer!

Remember, if you have any questions about our division, feel free to contact me.

DIVISION 8 NEWSLETTER

Councillor Maurie Soars

Keeping you updated

Cr Maurie Soars

WELCOME TO NEWS FROM DIVISION 8!

SPRING/SUMMER 2017

W4Q

14 Nathan Street Streetscaping:Nathan Street’s streetscape will be improved with landscaping.

88% complete

Olympic Soccer Club Fencing and Top Dressing:A safety fence will be provided to the playing fields at the MA Olympic Soccer Club. This project also includes top dressing.W

4Q26

53% complete

W4Q

13 Street Art Wall at Riverway:A new Street Art wall at Riverway is being constructed.The consultation process over best use of space will begin shortly.

100% constructed

W4Q

2 Edison Park Upgrade:Edison Park is being upgraded to a District Park Standard.The upgrade includes new pathways, shelters, a dog off-leasharea, footbridges and irrigation.

60% complete

W4Q

10

65% completeNelly Bay Walkway:A new 3m shared path is being established from X Base to Yates St.

W4Q

15 Access to Ross River Dam:Access stairs to Ross River Dam are being reinstated to providealternative public access.

95% complete

LED Lighting in the CBD and Palmer Street:LED Lighting will create a legacy of lower power costs along Townsville’sbusiest restaurant street. It will also support the city’s image duringthe Commonwealth Games.

W4Q

43

99% complete

Shade structures installed in Warrina Park:A shade structure will be installed in Warrina Park to provide shadeand shelter for the community.

95% complete

W4Q

44

Refurbishment of Lake Paluma recreational facilities:The recreational facilities at Lake Paluma are being refurbished, including the camp ground and day use area facilities, interpretivesignage, and a renewable power supply upgrade.

60% complete

W4Q

50

Palmer Streetscape Project:Palmer Street is being refurbished with an upgrade to footpaths,street façade and gardens.

60% complete

W4Q

53

Horseshoe Bay Toilet Upgrade:A new toilet block will be built on the corner of Horseshoe Bay Roadand Pacific Drive.

55% complete

W4Q

54

Castle Hill Cudtheringa Track:The new walking track will be safer, with better walkabilityand erosion control. The track will be made wider and more durable,and steps, rock pave landings, drains, handrails, seats and lookoutareas will be repaired or replaced.

60% complete

W4Q

4

Castle Hill Goat Track Upgrade:The new walking track will be safer, with better walkabilityand erosion control. The track will be made wider and more durable,and steps, rock pave landings, drains, handrails, seats and lookoutareas will be repaired or replaced.

W4Q

5

75% complete

Bayswater Road Pathway:A concrete path from Illuka Street to Hugh Street is being constructed. This path will include two pedestrian refuges and three bus stops.

50% complete

W4Q

19

W4Q

14 Nathan Street Streetscaping:Nathan Street’s streetscape will be improved with landscaping.

88% complete

Olympic Soccer Club Fencing and Top Dressing:A safety fence will be provided to the playing fields at the MA Olympic Soccer Club. This project also includes top dressing.W

4Q26

53% complete

W4Q

13 Street Art Wall at Riverway:A new Street Art wall at Riverway is being constructed.The consultation process over best use of space will begin shortly.

100% constructed

W4Q

2 Edison Park Upgrade:Edison Park is being upgraded to a District Park Standard.The upgrade includes new pathways, shelters, a dog off-leasharea, footbridges and irrigation.

60% complete

W4Q

10

65% completeNelly Bay Walkway:A new 3m shared path is being established from X Base to Yates St.

W4Q

15 Access to Ross River Dam:Access stairs to Ross River Dam are being reinstated to providealternative public access.

95% complete

LED Lighting in the CBD and Palmer Street:LED Lighting will create a legacy of lower power costs along Townsville’sbusiest restaurant street. It will also support the city’s image duringthe Commonwealth Games.

W4Q

43

99% complete

Shade structures installed in Warrina Park:A shade structure will be installed in Warrina Park to provide shadeand shelter for the community.

95% complete

W4Q

44

Refurbishment of Lake Paluma recreational facilities:The recreational facilities at Lake Paluma are being refurbished, including the camp ground and day use area facilities, interpretivesignage, and a renewable power supply upgrade.

60% complete

W4Q

50

Palmer Streetscape Project:Palmer Street is being refurbished with an upgrade to footpaths,street façade and gardens.

60% complete

W4Q

53

Horseshoe Bay Toilet Upgrade:A new toilet block will be built on the corner of Horseshoe Bay Roadand Pacific Drive.

55% complete

W4Q

54

Castle Hill Cudtheringa Track:The new walking track will be safer, with better walkabilityand erosion control. The track will be made wider and more durable,and steps, rock pave landings, drains, handrails, seats and lookoutareas will be repaired or replaced.

60% complete

W4Q

4

Castle Hill Goat Track Upgrade:The new walking track will be safer, with better walkabilityand erosion control. The track will be made wider and more durable,and steps, rock pave landings, drains, handrails, seats and lookoutareas will be repaired or replaced.

W4Q

5

75% complete

Bayswater Road Pathway:A concrete path from Illuka Street to Hugh Street is being constructed. This path will include two pedestrian refuges and three bus stops.

50% completeW

4Q19

works for queensland progress across division 8

works for queensland across townsville

WORKS FOR QUEENSLANDWe’ve had activity taking place all across the city in recent months with the Works for Queensland (W4Q) infrastructure program. These works are part of the $21.8 million council has received from the Queensland Government to deliver 51 projects in total, providing necessary maintenance and upgrades to our assets. The progress graphs opposite were taken as of 31 October 2017.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

The Community Information Centre (CIC) Townsville is a not-for-profit community organisation funded primarily by council.

The Centre provides information to residents, a wide range of community groups, government and non-government departments.

The CIC provides a comprehensive information and referral service.

The service is free (except for the cost of some publications), confidential and available to any member of the community.

In addition to assisting with resumes the centre produces a number of publications for the local community and visitors.

CONTACT ME

1300 878 001 | 0439 849 622

Maurie.Soars@townsville.qld.gov.au

PO Box 1268, Townsville QLD 4810

www.townsville.qld.gov.au

UNCLE ALFRED’S MEN’S GROUPCoordinated by Uncle Alfred Smallwood, Uncle Alfred’s Men’s Group is a volunteer service for young adults caught up in the justice system and who are trying to re-engage with community, culture, family and country.

The group offers a range of activities from art, craft, music, dance and bushcraft to encourage friendship and healing. The program focuses on cultural mentoring and empowering participants by encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves, their country and their family.

The group meets every Tuesday from 7pm at the Church of Christ Care Vincent Campus (entry via Ronan Street). For further information contact Uncle Alfred Smallwood on email alfredsmallwood@hotmail.com or mobile 0422 872 011.

Maurie Soars

It’s important to prepare your home and yourselves for cyclone season. You can prepare for cyclones by:

• Finding out your emergency contacts

• Preparing your emergencykit checklist

• Preparing your home for a cyclone

• Finding out if your property is located in a storm tide evacuation zone

• Finding out what potential

hazards are in your home

• Learning about the State Emergency Service and when you should contact them

• Know your options for shelters, evacuations and recovery by developing a Household Emergency Plan

Council’s Get Ready Guide has all the information you need to effectively prepare for a cyclone. For more information visit council’s website.

PREPARING FOR CYCLONE SEASON 10 DECEMBER 2017

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with headline artist Kate Miller-Heidke along with plenty of local talent.

18 - 22 DECEMBER 2017STABLE ON THE STRAND

Stable on the Strand shares the Christmas story through story, song and festivity. Enjoy the ambiance of Stable on the Strand while enjoying free tea, coffee and Christmas Cake.

31 DECEMBER 2017NEW YEAR’S EVE

Welcome in the New Year in a relaxed, North Queensland style with Townsville City Council's New Year's Eve celebrations! Come along to Strand Park, watch a movie on the big screen and enjoy the exciting fi reworks display to fi nish out the year!

COUNCIL SECURES 30 YEAR JOB PIPELINE FOR TOWNSVILLE

MAYOR'S CHRISTMAS TREE APPEAL

OUR WATER SECURITY SOLUTION IS UNDERWAY

VINCENT MEN'S SHEDOur new Fabric Studio for quilting and related crafts is open Monday 9:30am and Wednesdays 6-9pm. Come and share your skills and learn new ones . For further information please phone Lyn on 0414 494 242.

The Men’s Shed workshop is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 12pm and on Thursday from 10am to 3pm. A ladies night is held every Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm and all are welcome.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCHWe have two Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) organisations within our division. Check out the information below for more details.

Gulliver West: Meets 9am every 2nd Saturday, at the Holy Family Hall, Cnr of Mooney and Palmerston St.

Contact Jean White by email: jwhite10@live.com.au

Aitkenvale: Meets at 7.30pm every 2nd Tuesday, at McDonalds Aitkenvale Meeting Room

Contact Kevin Webb by email: nhw.aitkenvale@gmail.com

NORTH QUEENSLAND STADIUM

The North Queensland Stadium construction is well underway, marked by the Sod Turning ceremony that took place in August this year.

The new Stadium will reinvigorate

our CBD and create jobs through Watpac's promise to keep at least 80% of the construction workforce local.

The Stadium is on track to be built in time for the 2020 NRL season.

The Mayor's Christmas Tree Appeal has been assisting thousands of local families and individuals in need for almost 25 years. In 2016, we received more than $97,000 worth of food, gifts and cash donations from the Townsville Community.

You can donate to the Mayor's Christmas Tree Appeal at the 103 Walker Street Customer Service counter or through council's website.